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PlayStation Store Update

Hey, everyone. It’s time again for the weekly PlayStation Store update.

Just a quick note to let all of you Qore Episode 08 (January ’09) purchasers and Annual Subscribers know that your exclusive early access to WBI/Monolith’s F.E.A.R. 2 demo begins today with the 1/15/08 PlayStation Store publish. Go to the Episode 08 Download Center now to snag this single-player demo.

PULSE

PULSE 01/15 Edition (also available from the PSP store) (free)
PULSE presented by the PlayStation Network is a free high definition video showcase of what’s happening right now on PlayStation. Featuring new game releases, demos, movie and television arrivals available for your PS3 and PSP systems, PULSE is a fast-paced new source to keep you connected and informed about the world of PlayStation.
File size: 209 MB (HD) 358 MB (1080)

Downloadable Games

Magic Ball ($9.99)
A fresh spin on classic brick-breaking gameplay, in which players bust apart a 3D environment, piece by piece. Smash your way through dozens of colorful and stylized levels including pirate islands amid shark-infested waters, and castles filled with noble knights and courtly ladies. Special power-ups, weather effects and realistic physics make Magic Ball a fun, action-packed and engaging experience for up to two players.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 155 MB

GTI Club+ ($9.99)
Bring the arcade-style racing frenzy of the original arcade game home to the PS3 in spectacular HD graphics. Players will race through the tight bends and back roads of the urban sprawl and then sweep up the steep mountainous roads along southern France’s beautiful Côte d’Azur. To tackle this wide variety of driving conditions a select group of small but powerful hatchbacks are perfect for the challenge. With full online support players can test their skills with online races up to 8 players in individual and team modes or the fast paced and hectic game of Bombtag.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 293 MB

File sizes: 18 MB – 44 MB (singles) 116 MB – 131 MB (track packs)Shaun White Snowboarding Mile High Pack – Target Edition ($9.99)
Combine attitude with altitude in this TARGET Edition pack, and get some new gear and a brand new mountain. Only compatible with the Target Edition. The regular edition version of this pack is available separately – please be sure to download the correct one for your edition of the game.
File size: 231 MB

Shaun White Snowboarding Mile High Pack – Regular Edition ($9.99)
Combine attitude with altitude in this pack, and get some new gear and a brand new mountain. Not compatible with the Target Edition. The Target Edition version of this pack is available separately – please be sure to download the correct one for your edition of the game.
File size: 231 MB

Shaun White Snowboarding The Freebie Pack – Target Edition (free)
Here’s an opportunity to grab some great new gear for guys and girls FOR FREE. With this pack you can dress up your character, and flex your style riding one of the boards from our contest winners. Who said nothing in life is free? Only compatible with the Target Edition. The regular edition version of this pack is available separately – please be sure to download the correct one for your edition of the game.
File size: 15 MB

Shaun White Snowboarding The Freebie Pack – Regular Edition (free)
Here’s an opportunity to grab some great new gear for guys and girls FOR FREE. With this pack you can dress up your character, and flex your style riding one of the boards from our contest winners. Who said nothing in life is free? Not compatible with the Target Edition. The Target Edition version of this pack is available separately – please be sure to download the correct one for your edition of the game.
File size: 15 MB

Game Demos (free)

Skate 2 Demo
The Skate revolution continues! Download the demo and hone your skills before Skate 2 hits stores as you rip around Slappy’s, move objects to create spots, and take on new set of challenges. Also compete against up to 4 of your friends in an all out break your bones Hall of Meat challenge. Skate 2 will be in stores worldwide on January 23.
File size: 1.68 GB

GTI Club+ Demo
Try the demo and bring the arcade-style racing frenzy of the original arcade game home to the PS3 in spectacular HD graphics. Players will race through the tight bends and back roads of the urban sprawl and then sweep up the steep mountainous roads along southern France’s beautiful Côte d’Azur. To tackle this wide variety of driving conditions a select group of small but powerful hatchbacks are perfect for the challenge. With full online support players can test their skills with online races up to 8 players in individual and team modes or the fast paced and hectic game of Bombtag.
File size: 289 MB

PlayStation Store for PSP

PULSE

* PULSE 01/15 Edition (also available from the PS3 store) (free)
PULSE presented by the PlayStation Network is a free high definition video showcase of what’s happening right now on PlayStation. Featuring new game releases, demos, movie and television arrivals available for your PS3 and PSP systems, PULSE is a fast-paced new source to keep you connected and informed about the world of PlayStation.
File size: 39 MB (HD)

Game Demos (free)

*BUZZ! Master Quiz Demo
Test out a free demo of BUZZ!: Master Quiz! The full BUZZ!: Master Quiz game on the PSP® (PlayStation Portable) system includes new round types and over 3,000 questions on topics including music, celebrities, TV, sports, nature, movies and more, testing your knowledge at home or on the move. Play different quiz challenges by yourself, or enjoy the 3 new multiplayer modes with anyone, anytime, anywhere!
Download the demo today!
File size: 152 MB

Downloadable Games

*Ultimate Ghost ‘N Goblins ($19.99)
Run faster, jump higher, make the dead deader.
Princess Prin Prin has once again been kidnapped and it’s up to Arthur to come to her rescue. Join Arthur as he battles through hordes of undead in this new addition of the GHOST ‘N GOBLINS series
File size: 272 MB

Well worth the Money, what i dont like is the fact that there are “Bugs” (the 6 legged Ones, not Errors within the game) that shoot back at your Towers, if you dont have well upgraded Repair Towers since the Wave with those Bugs appears your f***ed.

I want to say that you Playstation 3 is a great videogame console, but I see and hear that there’s a lot of complains about the service you’re offering, PSN Store, Home, Store Prices, delays, etc, etc. So don’t you realise that everythink is getting wrong? Don’t you realise that you’re loosing ground against Microsoft and his 360? Please take into account all of our comments and do something, try to keep all the PS3 users happy, give more support here in Mexico, I thing that Latin America is a big market for you, but it seems that it doesn’t matter to you, anyways I hope you can read this and take the necesarry measures to this.

I hope that Sony would be the Sony that was when the PS2 was in the top.

I want to say that your Playstation 3 is a great videogame console, but I see and hear that there’s a lot of complains about the service you’re offering, PSN Store, Home, Store Prices, delays, etc, etc. So don’t you realise that everything is getting wrong? Don’t you realise that you’re loosing ground against Microsoft and his 360? Please take into account all of our comments and do something, try to keep all the PS3 users happy, give more support here in Mexico, I thing that Latin America is a big market for you, but it seems that it doesn’t matter to you, anyways I hope you can read this and take the necesarry measures to this.

I hope that Sony would be the Sony that was when the PS2 was in the top.

Any chance we’d be able to get the first two PULSE episodes in 1080p? I’m sure a lot of us would like to catalog the success that is the PSN, as well as admire Christina’s beauty. Though not necessarily in that order.

And yeah, hurry up with those WIPEOUT PULSE add-on packs too… been nearly a year since those Europeans got them!

@108 could you or anyone example to me how the ps3 loosening ground with 360? here the fact ps3 has outsell 360 for 8 months in 2008. 360 have been out for 3 years and have a 10 million console lead to the ps3 that only been out for 2 years . xbl and psn have the same number of online members . looking at dec npd number the ps3 sell have gone up 40 % and this is the important part the cheapest ps3 will cost you 399 and the cheapest 360 is 199 but 360 only have a 10 million console lead wow that something to be worry about ? lol . if people stop believe in this ps3 vs 360 hype and look at realistic number then you will see the progress sony made with ps3. its a fully loaded machine out the box you dont have to pay for extra parts or service . you are not going to scare sony into a price cut when they can see the number too one months dont make or break you its about years to year growth .

I am extremely happy to see GTI Club+! I have been waiting for this ever since it was announced months ago.

Like others I am now waiting on Savage Moon, but I will be mature about it and wait patiently as I play through the numerous other games I have on my PS3.

However, if Sony would like to get the consumers to quit acting like their moms just died from a heart attack because certain games didn’t show up in all regions at once, I suggest calling the San Diego studios and asking the PAIN! team how they manage worldwide releases on everything they do.

And while I am making suggestions, my PSP really looks like it could use GPS functionality, especially when MGS: Portable Ops is playing.

This week’s PS Store update for the PSP section looks pretty decent. I’m going to buy that Ultimate Ghosts ‘N Goblins download after I take care of a few other expenses. While I’m not interested in Buzz! Master Quiz, it’s nice to see a demo of the game now available. Thanks for the update.

Oh, and I have one quick question for those in charge of PS Store content. Are there plans for more downloadable PSP demos for games such as Super Stardust Portable?

Sony, Grace, Someone? We ALL know you guys are reading every single one of these posts, so why not give information on Savage Moon? WE are the people that are Driving PS3 sales, so why make us angry? Just give us SOMETHING noboby likes being ignored…so please, stop avoiding it.

So yeah I made an account to [DELETED] about Savage Moon too. At least there was some random PS3 owner bugging fluffy logic about the release date, instead of, you know, SCEA giving us any useful information whatsoever. Instead we get more themes for a game that we can’t play. Another reason to buy an xbox. On top of getting shafted on Fallout content, GTA content, Oblivion content, Red alert 3 etc. etc. Sony Failstation.

please ADD CRASH TEAM RACING to the ps store. Its my Favorite PS1 game I blog about it every update. I also like the rest of the Spyro series that you havent added but id prefer CTR.

and to #5 ive played tomba on a demo disc. And even though it would end at a certain point I played it over and over again. Do you or anyone else like CTR and want it added to the PS store besides #26? I saw your comment right on man.

I’m not interested in CTR but I wouldn’t mind getting the Tomba games. Those were greatly underapreciated games that sold poorly here in the US. I think they deserve another chance on the PSN store so people could experience them.

@125
I’m also a big fan of Crash Team Racing and I’m definitely looking to seeing it on the U.S. version of the PS Store someday (it’s already available for download in both the Japanese & European version of the PS Store).

I need Sqaure Enix RPGS ON PSN!! PSone Classics!! Since PS3 has no good RPG and there is only 1-2 that i even heard that are being made, atleast release the PSone classic RPGS so we can play something.

Hi, I’m trying to find the official Square Enix Crisis Core – Final Fantasy VII PSP XMB Theme available for download on the Playstation Store. I haven’t been able to find it at all on the Playstation Store and am wondering if its still available. If i’m not mistaken, it was released on March 27, 2008. If it is available, please email me at fallenprodigy@yahoo.com, or at least let me know where I can download it from. I’m tired of all the knockoffs that people have been releasing and want the official Square Enix release. Thank you.